BRACKET AS 8W0684 - Caterpillar

Intended Use
This machine is classified as a Wheel Loader as described in "ISO 6165:2001". This machine normally has a front mounted bucket or another work tool. The principal intended functions of this machine are digging, loading, lifting, carrying, and moving material such as earth, crushed rock, or gravel. Additional work tools allow this machine to perform other specific tasks.Specified Useful Life or Expected Life
The specified useful life, defined as total years of operation, or expected life, defined as total machine hours, of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. Consult your Cat dealer for assistance in calculating overall owning and operating costs required to determine the machine’s specified useful life or expected life. The following items are required to obtain an economical specified useful life or expected life of this machine:
Perform regular preventive maintenance procedures as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Perform machine inspections as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Perform system testing as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Ensure that machine application conditions comply with Caterpillar’s recommendations.
Ensure that the operating weight does not exceed limits set by manufacturer.
Ensure that all frame cracks are identified, inspected, and repaired to prevent further development.Application/Configuration Restrictions
Refer to "Machine Data" below for information about maximum machine weight.Lift arm height restrictions will be found in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the appropriate work tool.The maximum fore and aft slope for proper lubrication is 25 degrees continuous and 35 degrees intermittent.This machine is approved for use in environments with no explosive gases.Machine Data
This machine is equipped with a 3516E Engine.The basic dimensions in the following table are for a standard linkage machine with a 25 yd3 rock bucket and with the largest tires that are available. There are several different configurations for the buckets and the tires. The configurations can change the weight, the width, and the height of the machine.
Table 1
994K Wheel Loader
Approximate operating weight 238466 kg (525727 lb)
Length with the bucket 17606 mm (57.7 ft)
Width across front tires 5726 mm (18.8 ft)
Height at top of the exhaust stacks 7020 mm (23.0 ft)